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There are dozens of volunteer opportunities! Please keep in mind that we do not have a physical shelter, so we function entirely from the homes of our staff & volunteers. Here's how our volunteer program works:

Volunteer Action Line

In order to best communicate with our volunteers, we have created a Volunteer Action Line to assist us with soliciting for help. Whenever we need help with a specific task, we'll send an email with the details. If you can help, GREAT... just follow the instructions in the email. If not, just delete the email. Unfortunately, we do not have the time or manpower to make phone calls to solicit for volunteer help, so we have deemed this the easiest way to stay in communication with our volunteers & it has worked fabulously!

When you sign up for the Volunteer Action Line, your name will also be added to our regular Action Line E-list which consists of 200+ members who wish to stay informed of animal-related events, fundraisers, needs, etc. in our community.  Please know that your email will never be sold or used for any other purpose, and you may opt out from either list at any time by simply replying with "remove" in the subject line.

Volunteer Opportunities

Fundraising - Contrary to popular belief, the Humane Society is not "funded" by the city or county. We received a $19,000 grant in 2004 from the City of Clarksville, which accounts for less than 20% of our operating budget.  Only with a solid group of enthusiastic volunteers committed and excited about raising money will the Humane Society be able to continue offering its programs & services. (There may also be paid fundraising opportunities available - call the Humane Society office at 648-8042 for more information.)

Foster Caregiver - Provide a homeless animal with food, water, shelter and lots of TLC to prepare them both physically and emotionally for placement into a permanent loving home.  The Humane Society pays for veterinary expenses. 

Home Visits - Visit the homes of potential foster or adoptive families, prior to and following the release of a pet into their care to gauge the well-being of the pet in their home.

Temperament Tester - Temperament Test dogs prior to their acceptance into our Foster Program. (Prior experience with pets is a requirement, but experience as a temperament tester is not. Training can be provided)

Adoption/Behavioral Counselor - Share information and answer questions from individuals needing advice about caring for their pet.

Transportation - (Local) Transport pets to the vet or to other locations within Montgomery County and surrounding areas (i.e. groomer, veterinary offices, from prior owner to foster care, etc.). At times, we also need transport of food, dog houses and supplies to pets in need in the community or to the Humane Society’s storage locations. ( Long Distance) Transport pets to locations outside of Montgomery County, possibly to other towns within Tennessee or beyond.  Many times you will be asked to take one leg of a multi-leg trip – where a pet may be traveling across many states to their new home or rescue.

Humane Education - Be a voice for the animals!  Help end animal suffering and increase compassion and respect for animals! Provide presentations to children and adults about bite-prevention, animal welfare, responsible pet ownership and the current state of animal welfare in our community. Free presentations are made available to schools and community organizations.

Grant Writing - Work with staff in writing grants to help bring funds into the programs offered by the Humane Society.

Sponsor Solicitations - Solicit donations of goods and/or money from local organizations and businesses.  Most often, this is done in conjunction with a fundraising event that is being organized to solicit for gifts to award/auction off.  Additionally, you may be soliciting local businesses to participate in a fundraising event.

Anti-Tethering and Chaining Program (ATCP) - Join the other dedicated volunteers by educating our Clarksville neighbors about improving the quality of life for dogs being left on a chain or caring in general for pets during the hot summer and cold winter months.

Internships - Earn college credit and help the animals in your community. Interns have the opportunity to work in many areas such as administration, public relations, advertising, etc.

Board Member - Apply to be a board member of the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County.  Help set the direction and policies of your Humane Society!